Billy Walker (musician)
American country music singer and guitarist (1929-2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Marvin Walker (January 14, 1929[1] – May 21, 2006)[2] was an American country music singer and guitarist best known for his 1962 hit, "Charlie's Shoes". Nicknamed The Tall Texan, Walker had more than 30 charting records during a nearly 60-year career,[3] and was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.
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Birth name | William Marvin Walker |
Born | (1929-01-14)January 14, 1929 Ralls, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 21, 2006(2006-05-21) (aged 77) Fort Deposit, Alabama, U.S. |
Genres | Country, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1947–2006 |
Labels | Capitol, Columbia, Monument, MGM, RCA, Tall Texan |
Website | billywalker |
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